The families of the victims of the 2015 Shoreham Airshow disaster have slammed the inquest verdict as a 'complete whitewash', accusing authorities of failing to hold anyone accountable for the tragic crash that claimed 11 lives.
A Long Wait for Justice
Nearly nine years after the horrific incident, grieving relatives say they feel 'betrayed and let down' by the conclusion of the inquest, which found the victims were unlawfully killed but didn't assign individual responsibility.
'We've Been Failed'
'This verdict changes nothing,' said one devastated family member. 'We've waited all these years only to be told what we already knew - that our loved ones were unlawfully killed. But who's responsible? Who's being held to account?'
The Tragic Afternoon
On 22 August 2015, a vintage Hawker Hunter jet performing at the Shoreham Airshow crashed onto the A27, creating a fireball that killed 11 men and injured many more. The pilot miraculously survived.
Systemic Failures Exposed
The inquest revealed multiple safety failures, including:
- Inadequate risk assessments for the display
- Failure to properly consider the proximity to public roads
- Lack of proper oversight from aviation authorities
Calls for Aviation Reform
Families are now demanding:
- Stricter regulations for airshows
- Proper accountability mechanisms
- Compulsory risk assessments for all displays
- Better protection for spectators
As the families vow to continue their fight for justice, the aviation community faces tough questions about safety standards at public events.
